August 5 at 7PM - "The Lasting Impacts of Carolina's First Settlers". Part 4 of 4 with Tom Magnuson from the series 'The Networks of Early North Carolina History". The Orange County Historical Museum and Tom Magnuson present ‘The Networks of Early North Carolina History’ as a four-part series. In this series, Tom Magnuson will … Continued
Sunday, March 27, 2pm. Victoria Mattison read-aloud of. 'Minnie Finds a Home'! HYBRID: No registration needed to attend on-site. To view the livestream of this event, register at www.orangehistorync.org. The OCHM will host an on-site read aloud with Vicky Mattison, a 34 year teaching veteran, a proud 1972 graduate of Orange High School, and former … Continued
Adventure awaits at the Orange County Historical Museum! Treasure Hunters: Orange County Collectors exhibit will be open to the public starting Saturday, February 11. Stop in from 11-4 to get … Continued
Every year, the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough invites the public to experience the local history of the American Revolution with a day of family-friendly events. With live reenactors, dancers, historic tours, interactive activities, and collaborative events throughout town, this is a day all can enjoy. Revolutionary War Living History Day focuses on Hillsborough’s unique role in … Continued
Experience Hillsborough, the small town with big history, through a day of FREE activities at our local sites! See more about Hillsborough Excursion Day here: Hillsborough Excursion Day Booklet Program Details: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Alexander Dickson House - onsite reenactors, Whit's Frozen Custard, Dickson House Exhibit Ayr Mount - Self-guided tours & family-friendly … Continued
Kids' Space has been re-imagined to look like Hillsborough in 1823. Children can: Shop at Kirkland's and mail a letter Cook a meal or make butter in Eliza Estes' kitchen … Continued
Central High was the only black high school in Hillsborough from 1936-1968. This powerful documentary explores the history Central High School and its importance to our community. The film is divided into three sections. The first depicts the challenges faced by administrators in establishing the school along with the community support that resulted in a … Continued
Get ready for Collecto-Con, a two-day extravaganza that is being produced by the Orange County Historical Museum to complement their Treasure Hunters exhibit. On September 29 and 30, collectors from … Continued
